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Desa FLAME-MAX Vintage Oak Series Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Remote-Ready and Variable Manually-Controlled Models Also Design-Certified As
Vintage Oak
18" and 24" Variable Manually-
Controlled Models
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Available from Allparts Equipment and Accessories - 1-877-475-5660 - www.allpartsinc.com
Vented Decorative Appliances
FLAME-MAX
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Log Designs
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Golden Oak
18", 24", 30" and 36"
Remote-Ready Models

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  • Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Remote-Ready and Variable Manually-Controlled Models Also Design-Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances FLAME-MAX Log Designs ® Vintage Oak Golden Oak 18" and 24" Variable Manually- 18", 24", 30" and 36" Remote-Ready Models Controlled Models WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built fire- place or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETy INFORMATION WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the heater. WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals Avoid any drafts that alter burner known to the State of California flame patterns. Ceiling fans can to cause cancer or birth defects create drafts that alter burner flame patterns.

  • Page 4: Local Codes

    12. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn SAFETy INFORMATION paper or other objects. Continued 13. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of to or under water.

  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT OPTIONAL REMOTE IDENTIFICATION CONTROL ACCESSORIES There are four optional remote controls that Flame-Max Vintage Oak Logs ® can be purchased separately for Remote-Ready One Piece Models Only: Burner Log Set • wall switch • hand-held ON/OFF remote • wall thermostat • hand-held thermostat remote See Accessories, page 34.

  • Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: AND VENTILATION a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous WARNING: This firebox shall water vapor retarder with a rating of not be installed in a confined one perm (6 x 10 kg per pa-sec-m ) or...

  • Page 7: Combustion And Ventilation Air

    C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size AIR FOR COMBUSTION makes room unconfined. AND VENTILATION If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi- Continued mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional Determine the volume of the space (length x fresh air ventilation.

  • Page 8: Installation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION NOTICE: State or local codes may AND VENTILATION only allow operation of this appli- Continued ance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes. ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation into a masonry, UL127- Continued listed manufactured fireplace, or listed vent-free firebox. CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These currents Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible move heat to wall surfaces next Material, Side Wall and Ceiling A.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material(s) above Continued the fireplace opening. Noncombustible materials You must have noncombustible material(s) above (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least the fireplace opening. Noncombustible materials 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you must have non- (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least combustible material behind it.
  • Page 11 B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to INSTALLATION the fireplace, you must install appliance at Continued least 5" above the combustible flooring (see MANTEL CLEARANCES Figure 9). In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION WARNING: If installing in a Continued sunken fireplace, special care See the following chart for minimum permanent is needed. You must raise the flue opening you must provide. Attach damper fireplace floor to allow access clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening to heater control panel.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Masonry Golden Oak Model Chassis Screw Continued (Remote-Ready 7. Mark screw locations through one hole on Models) each side of the mounting bracket (see Figures 13 or 14, depending on your model). If install- ing in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Propane/LP External Supply Tank Continued Regulator For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce Vent incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of Pointing water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres- Down sure, heater regulator damage could occur.
  • Page 15 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. INSTALLATION Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all Continued joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. CAUTION: Avoid damage to 6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to regulator.

  • Page 16: Installing Logs

    Note: 36" models have more features but fit on the INSTALLATION chassis the same. Log will fit securely on chassis. Continued IMPORTANT: Make sure log does not cover PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS any burner ports (see Figures 23 or 24). CONNECTIONS 2.

  • Page 17: Operating Heater

    OPERATING HEATER LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS WARNING: • If fireplace has glass doors, FOR YOUR SAFETY never operate this heater with READ BEFORE LIGHTING glass doors closed. If you op- erate heater with doors closed, WARNING: If you do not fol- heat buildup inside fireplace low these instructions exactly, will cause glass to burst.

  • Page 18: Manual Lighting

    OPERATING HEATER CAUTION: Do not try to ad- Continued just heating levels by using the 5. Slightly depress and turn control knob equipment shutoff valve. counterclockwise to the PILOT position. Keep control knob pressed in for five (5) seconds (see Figure 25). vARIABLE CONTROL Note: You may be running this heater for OPERATION...
  • Page 19 OPERATING HEATER LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Continued REMOTE-READy MODELS WARNING: • If fireplace has glass doors, FOR YOUR SAFETY never operate this heater with READ BEFORE LIGHTING glass doors closed. If you op- erate heater with doors closed, WARNING: If you do not fol- heat buildup inside fireplace low these instructions exactly, will cause glass to burst.
  • Page 20 OPERATING HEATER CAUTION: Do not try to ad- Continued just heating levels by using the 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise equipment shutoff valve. to the OFF position (see Figure 27). 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor.

  • Page 21: Manual Lighting Procedure

    OPERATING HEATER ON/OFF SERIES (MODEL HRC100) Hold the control button on the hand-held Continued remote until burner turns on. Hold the con- MANUAL LIGHTING trol button again until burner turns off (see Figure 31). PROCEDURE 1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting To Lock press both buttons on hand-held Instructions, page 21.

  • Page 22: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATING HEATER INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- Continued terns often. Manual Mode 1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. together to turn on the hand-held remote Figure 34 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.

  • Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance

    4. Check the injector holder located at the end CLEANING AND of the burner tube again. Remove any large MAINTENANCE particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. WARNING: Turn off heater 5.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame goes 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 1. Press in control knob fully out when control knob is re- 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep con- leased long enough trol knob pressed in 30 seconds...
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during initial 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and operation debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 23) 2. Gas regulator defective 2.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS vINTAGE OAK vARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED H18P H24P • Rating (Variable): 16,000/27,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 20,000/31,500 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Propane/LP • Gas Type: Propane/LP • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 8.0" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 8.0" W.C. •...

  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    • purchase date model and serial numbers of your heater ready. Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ techni- factory. cal services web site at www.desatech.com. PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product.

  • Page 30: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAkDOWN vARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED FLAME-MAX vINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS H18P, H18N, H24P AND H24N Available from Allparts Equipment and Accessories - 1-877-475-5660 - www.allpartsinc.com...

  • Page 31: Parts List

    PARTS LIST vARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED FLAME-MAX vINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS ® This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 105185-01 One-Piece Log •...
  • Page 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAkDOWN REMOTE-READY FLAME-MAX GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS ® VYD18PRA, VYD18NRA, HD18PR, HD18NR, VYD24PRA, VYD24NRA, HD24PR, HD24NR, VYD30PRA, VYD30NRA, HD30PR, HD30NR, VYD36PRA, VYD36NRA, HD36PR AND HD36NR *Note: The Golden Oak Log (10707-01) for models VYD36PRA and VYD36NRA differ slightly from the log shown. NG Pilot LP Pilot NG models only...
  • Page 33 PARTS LIST REMOTE-READY FLAME-MAX MODELS ® This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 10568-01 Golden Oak Log •...

  • Page 34: Accessories

    Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, RECEIvER AND HAND-HELD call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL for referral information. You can also write to the KIT - HRC200 SERIES address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 35 ACCESSORIES Continued DAMPER CLAMP - GA6080 (Not Shown) For Remote-Ready and Variable Manually- Controlled Models. Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented operation. LAvA ROCK - GA6060 (Not Shown) For all models. Order when additional rock is desired. (1.8 lb. bag) CLEANING KIT - GCK (Not Shown) For all models.

  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating Products Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory replacement parts.

This manual is also suitable for:

Flame-max golden oak seriesVintage 18"Golden 24"

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